Highlighter Holder, to be marketed as &#34;Marker Mate&#34;

ABSTRACT

This invention is an accessory intended for use as a convenient way to make textbooks and text markers portable for study purposes. The accessory is a nylon pouch affixed to an elastic strap, with Velcro® closures on each. The accessory can carry multiple text markers and is adjustable for various-sized books.

APPLICABILITY OF THE INVENTION

This invention is intended for use as a practical accessory for study, teaching, computer programming and other occupations which are aided by the use of highlighting/underlining. The invention will provide a convenient way to keep text markers and books together, and can be used with nearly any size textbook.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Traditionally, highlighters and other text markers are kept in a pouch in a book bag or a drawer of a desk. This limits portability if all that is needed is one text and the specific markers used when studying that text. This invention will provide portability.

MAKING AND USE OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a nylon pouch and a length of 1-inch-wide elastic fabric strap. The pouch measures 6″ tall by 1⅝″ wide by ¾″ deep. It is edged with bias tape and has a fold-over flap for closing with a 1″ by ⅜″ Velcro® closure. The pouch has an elastic strap sewn onto the back of it, approximately 1¼″ below the top edge. The strap is 16½″ long and has 3″ of 1-inch-wide Velcro® at the ends. This allows for adjustability and secure closure. The strap will wrap around a textbook as large as 8¾″ by 11¼″ by 2″. The pouch holds two standard-sized highlighters or one highlighter and a pen or other text marker.

DESCRIPTIONS OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1, view of invention with closure.

FIG. 2, close-up of pouch closure.

FIG. 3, close-up of invention with text markers.

FIG. 4, invention on large book.

FIG. 5, invention on large book, back view.

FIG. 6, invention on small book.

FIG. 7, invention on small book, back view. 

1. An accessory for holding a highlighter or other text marker and a book together, comprised of a nylon pouch affixed to an elastic strap.
 2. The accessory of claim 1 utilizes Velcro® closures on both pouch and strap, and is adjustable for different types/numbers of books.
 3. The accessory of claim 1 has a pouch spacious enough to hold two text markers. 